sanatorium

sanatorium definition - medical

san·a·to·ri·um (sănˌə-tôrˈē-əm) or san·a·tar·i·um (-târˈē-əm)

noun pl. san·a·to·ri·ums or san·a·to·ri·a (-tôrˈē-ə) or san·a·tar·i·ums or san·a·tar·i·a (-târˈē-ə)
  1. An institution for the treatment of chronic diseases or for medically supervised recuperation.
  2. A resort for improvement or maintenance of health, especially for convalescents. Also called sanitarium.

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